Long Chain On Lyrics by Paul Peter & Mary

One night as I lay on my pillow,Moonlight as bright as the dawnI saw a man come a walking,He had a long chain on.I heard his chains a clankin',They made a mournful sound,Welded around his body,Draggin' along the ground.

He had a long chain onHe had a long chain onHe had a long chain on

He stood beside my window,He looked at me and he said"I am so tired and hungry.Give me a bite of your bread"He didn't look like a robber,He didn't look like a thiefHis voice was as soft as the moonlight,A face full of sorrow and grief.

He had a long chain onHe had a long chain onHe had a long chain on

I went into my kitchen,Fetched him a bowl full of meatA drink and a pan of cold biscuits,That's what I gave him to eatThough he was tired and hungryA bright light came over his faceHe bowed his head in the moonlight,He said a beautiful grace.

He had a long chain onHe had a long chain onHe had a long chain on

I got my hammer and chisel,Offered to set him freeHe looked at me and said softly,"I guess we had best let it be."When he had finished his supper,He thanked me again and again.Though it's been years since I've seen him,Still hear him draggin' his chain.